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Madagascar, the world’s fourth largest island and second-largest island country, ranks as the 46th largest country globally. In 2020, it recorded 87,100 international tourist arrivals, based on World Bank data collected in July 2024.
As of 2022, Madagascar’s nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was $14,954,967,604 USD. The real GDP (constant, inflation-adjusted) was $12,238,318,932. In 2022, the GDP growth rate was 3.80%, showing an increase of $491,532,088 USD from 2021, when the real GDP was $12,947,986,306 USD.
Citizens of the 24 following countries can visit Madagascar without a Visa:
Angola
Barbados
Benin
Bermuda
Cook Islands
Dominica
Ecuador
El Salvador
Gambia
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Malaysia
Micronesia
Nicaragua
Panama
Philippines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Singapore
South Africa
Eswatini
Tanzania
Uganda
Zimbabwe
Intresting facts about Madagascar:
A significant portion of Madagascar’s wildlife is unique to the island and cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
Lemurs hold a sacred status in Madagascar.
Madagascar upholds robust human rights protections.
Madagascar was a favored haven for pirates.
Airports in Madagascar
Antananarivo (TNR): Ivato Airport, located in the capital, is Madagascar’s largest airport with the most international flights. Inaugurated in 2021, it features modern amenities like check-in counters, screening equipment, escalators, and baggage conveyors. The old airport is now used only for domestic flights.
Antsiranana (Diego Suarez, DIE): Arrachart Airport, named after a WWII French pilot, has a small kiosk and waiting areas with fans.
Sambava (SVB): The small airport in the vanilla capital has no name, can accommodate only an ATR, and has a short baggage conveyor ending on a wooden trestle. The runway has been damaged by cyclones and floods.
Maroantsetra (WMN): This tiny airport, called “Aerodrome,” has one hall and a bumpy runway. Twin Otters can land with difficulty, and the facilities are basic, with handwritten flight tickets and a chalkboard for flight information.
Toamasina (Tamatave, TMM): Ambalamanasy Airport, in Madagascar’s biggest port city, has a small kiosk, bus shelters with fans, and digital scoreboards still displaying demo texts.
List of Airlines in Madagascar
Ivato International Airport (IATA: TNR, ICAO: FMMI) is the main airport serving Antananarivo, Madagascar, located 16 km (9.9 mi) northwest of the city center. It handles over 1.5 million passengers annually, a significant increase after a new 17,500 square meter terminal opened in 2021, nearly doubling its capacity from 850,000 passengers in 2016.
Antsiranana (Diego Suarez, DIE)is a northern coastal city in Madagascar,known for its stunning natural harbor and scenic landscapes. Arrachart Airport serves the city, offering essential connections and basic amenities to support the local tourism industry.
Madagascar Airlines formerly known as Air Madagascar, this is the national airline offering a variety of domestic and international flights, including routes to France and Reunion Island. It also operates Tsaradia, a regional subsidiary dedicated to domestic flights within Madagascar.
Best Hotels to stay at Madagascar
Radisson Blu Hotel Antananarivo Waterfront
Eden Lodge
Royal Andilana Resort & Spa
Le Grand Bleu
Allamanda Hotel
Tourist hotspots in Madagascar
Lokobe Nature Special Reserve
Avenue of the Baobabs
Isalo National Park
Lemurs’ Park
Madagascar,renowned for its unparalleled biodiversity and rich cultural heritage, stands out as a unique travel destination. The island’s recent infrastructure improvements, including the expansion of Ivato International Airport, highlight its commitment to enhancing the visitor experience. With a diverse range of accommodations, from luxury resorts to boutique hotels, Madagascar offers something for every traveler. Its natural beauty, combined with a warm and welcoming hospitality, makes it an extraordinary and memorable destination
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